Oakland Indie Awards This Friday!
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Hi Everyone!
Just a quick reminder about the Oakland Indie Awards. The party is this Friday, May 2nd at Sweet’s Ballroom. We received over 300 nominations and our distinguished judging panel narrowed it down to 21 finalists. Winners will be announced at the event—come help us celebrate! You’ll get to taste Oakland wine, beer, chocolates, teas, gluten-free baked goods, Laotian treats, cajun bites, organic nut butters and so much more! Talk to hundreds of other Oakland lovers, and chill to Oakland tunes.
Walk, bike or BART to the event and get $5 off the Grass Routes Eco-Travel Guide to Oakland or the EcoMetro local green coupon book.
Party Details
May 2, 2008
5:30pm
Historic Sweet’s Ballroom
$20 online or at the door
Register together with a friend and get a 10% discount
Sponsorships for starving artists, entrepreneurs and others for whom ticket price is a barrier. Contact us for details. 1933 Broadway
Downtown Oakland
BART and Bus accessible
5:30 - 8:00 - Awards Party
Delicious Oakland Food, Wine, Beer and Tea
Awards Announcement
DJ Mama L spinning all-Oakland tunes
Displays from Oakland Unwrapped! vendor artists and businesses
8:00 - Afterparty
Enjoy live music from BCO Band
Cash Bar
Visit the Art Galleries open during Art Murmur’s First Fridays
Get all the party details, register, and see photos from last year’s party at http://oaklandunwrapped.org/indies
Want to get involved?
- Be a food or drink vendor
- Sponsor the event
- Offer raffle prizes
- Volunteer
- Spread the word to your list-serves, blogs, and anywhere else Oakland-lovers congregate. Thanks!
Contact Andrea or Erin at 510.663.2253 to get involved.































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